For which patient should vaccination with an attenuated vaccine be avoided?
a. 18-month-old child who has asthma
b. 36-year-old woman who has taken insulin by injection for 25 years
c. 48-year-old man who has severe immunosuppression as a result of a stem cell transplant 1 month ago
d. 66-year-old woman who takes the anti-inflammatory drug meloxicam (Mobic) daily for severe arthritis
ANS: C
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1. Medical assistant office manager. 2. Physician. 3. Medical assistant assigned to the same physician as the nurse. 4. Receptionist.
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A checklist is usually based on a preconstructed category system
A) True B) False
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a. A fenced-in pool in the backyard b. An entertainment center with the remote control on the top shelf c. A closed window in the childs bedroom d. A toy box overflowing with toys